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17 hours ago
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Pinellas sheriff: Daughter was ‘fed up' with father when she shot him during custody exchange
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County sheriff said Monday a man who was shot by his own daughter is out of surgery and is in stable condition. The shooting happened at 9 a.m. Sunday at the sheriff office administration building on Ulmerton Road in Largo. The victim's daughter is now facing first-degree attempted murder charges. Pinellas man blames error on state report for uptick in car insurance rates Detectives said Rogerio Nascimento went to PCSO's administrative building Sunday for a child custody exchange and was meeting his estranged wife there. Signs in the parking lot say it's supposed to be a safe zone. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said Nascimento's daughter, 28-year-old Gabriella Nascimento, previously chaperoned the visitations, but that changed. The sheriff said they weren't expecting her to be there, then an argument broke out. 'One of the children has a medical condition that is adversely affected by smoking, and he was standing outside smoking, so they all got into an argument about him smoking in front of this 4-year-old girl,' Gualtieri said. The sheriff said Gabriella confronted her father about the smoking. He said she got her gun out of the car and shot her father in the back. The man ran into the lobby of the sheriff's office to try and get help, when Gabriella fired another shot. The sheriff said she missed and shot the window of the sheriff's office. The department said the window had since been replaced. But 8 On Your Side saw this window Monday night with what looked like a hole in the middle. 'The adult daughter was just fed up with him and the way he's acted and the way he's treated the family, and she acted violently, which is wrong,' Gualtieri said. Court documents show a woman with the same last name filed a domestic violence injunction against Rogerio in 2023. News Channel 8 On Your Side could not access the documents but the exhibits said they include photos of the petitioners bruised arm, face, and black eyes. Mindy Murphy is the CEO of The Spring Tampa Bay, a domestic violence center. She spoke generically about the case when asked about if changes should be made to child custody exchange orders. 'The reality is if somebody is intent on doing harm, it only takes seconds,' Murphy said. 'It's awful when, you know, when victims feel like they have no other recourse but to take matters into their own hands.' The sheriff said Gabriella refused to be interviewed and wouldn't talk to detectives. The sheriff said this is what happens when people are frustrated. 'She acted criminally. She tried to kill her father — you can't do that, there's other ways to work these things out,' Gualtieri said. 'There was such tension and animosity between these people it probably was going to happen anyway.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Woman shoots father in the back during child custody exchange in Largo: deputies
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman is facing charges for attempted first-degree murder after Pinellas County deputies said she shot her father in the back during a child custody exchange. The victim and his estranged wife arrived at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office administration building around 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 1 for the custody exchange, deputies said. Secret recording leads to child trafficking victim's rescue after sister calls 911: HCSO The victim showed up with his sister and his estranged wife was accompanied by their four children, along with one of her friends. Detectives said they noticed that three of the four children appeared to be hesitant to leave their mother's car. It was around that time that the suspect, 28-year-old Gabriella Nascimento, arrived separately and got out of her vehicle. Nascimento, who is the victim's biological daughter, then came up behind him with a semi-automatic firearm, according to officials. Authorities said Nascimento shot her father in the back and then chased after him as he ran toward the front lobby of the administration building. She fired a second shot at him but missed, the sheriff's office said. The victim made it inside the building's front lobby and asked for help. Nascimento remained outside, where she put the firearm on the ground and stood by the sidewalk until deputies came and placed her under arrest. Her father was taken to a hospital in critical but stable condition, according to authorities. Nascimento was taken to the Pinellas County Jail. The investigation remained ongoing Sunday, and no further information was immediately available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Fire at cat rescue kills multiple animals trapped inside
LEALMAN, Fla. (WFLA) — A large fire destroyed a mobile home in Pinellas County that doubled as a cat rescue, housing at least 50 cats. Fire rescue crews were able to get all human occupants out of Happy Tailz Cat Rescue, but were unfortunately unable to save all of the animals that were inside. The fire was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and the Happy Tailz Facebook page provided an update a few hours later. The post explained that the president of the rescue, who lived in the mobile home, returned from work to find the house in flames and immediately called first responders and began trying to rescue the trapped cats. In addition to not being able to save some of the rescues, the president also lost some of her pets, though the rescue did not provide more details. Over 50 animals were taken to Epic Emergency Pet Care, and those in stable condition were transferred to Harmony Vet Care, where the president of the rescue works. The post also said 8 cats were in critical condition as of around midnight on Saturday. The rescue said they do not yet have a final count on the number of animals that died in the fire or from injuries they sustained. They are asking for donations, as the mobile home not only housed the cats and the president, but also all of the supplies and food for the dozens of animals they care for. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Pinellas County workers training to run hurricane shelters ahead of 2025 season
The Brief Pinellas County workers are going through their final training on how to run shelters as hurricane season begins on Sunday. Workers were presented with information they needed to know, especially having activated four times in three years. About 100 county staff members work with county school staff, police, fire and cafeteria workers to keep the evacuation shelters running. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - One of the most important things to know is where you'll go when a storm hits, and Pinellas County workers are going through their final training on how to run shelters as hurricane season begins on Sunday. "We had around 1,700 people for Hurricane Helene and close to 14,000 for Hurricane Milton," said Adam Pedzich, the response and recovery manager for Pinellas County government. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Big picture view Those Pinellas County residents came to shelters when they needed a safe place to stay during the storm for themselves and their pets. This hurricane season, county workers are training staff to make sure they're ready to do it again. "We do 10 trainings so far this year where we bring in the staff, and it's everything from the administrative paperwork to how to set up a shelter to how to register someone," said Pedzich. Pedzich presented information on what workers need to know, especially having activated four times in three years, from Ian to Idalia, Helene and Milton. READ: Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center "It's stressful for our staff. It's stressful for the residents. That's one of the things we teach is just kind of that mental health component," said Pedzich. "We can help deescalate situations, so we don't have to get law enforcement. Sometimes people just need somebody to talk to." Dig deeper About 100 county staff members work with county school staff, police, fire and cafeteria workers to keep the evacuation shelters running at local schools. "Even after those shelters close, especially last year, people still need a place to go. Maybe their house was damaged. So then, we may move to a recreation center or a church in collaboration with some of our other partners to keep that shelter ongoing after we're out of the schools," Pedzich said. Hopefully, Pinellas won't have to issue any evacuations and open shelters. But if the time comes, county workers are ready. MORE: St. Pete residents struggle to rebuild ahead of hurricane season as HUD funding plans take shape "Sometimes, even if you're not in an evacuation order, it may be a good idea for you to come to a shelter. Just have your plan in place and know where you're going to go," said Pedzich. What you can do Pinellas County officials said they always have a general population, pet-friendly and special needs shelters available for residents. They have a free hurricane expo on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Willis S. Johns Recreation Center in St. Petersburg. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Briona Arradondo. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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27-05-2025
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Memorial Day weekend proves Pinellas beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The Brief Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last Fall, Hurricane Helene flooded out buildings and left behind thick mounds of sand. The hurricanes also disturbed a beach renourishment project the shoreline was due for on its 10-year cycle. ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. - Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Local perspective On Monday, it was hard to find a parking spot at Pass-a-Grille. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube "Believe it or not, a lot of people on the 8th Avenue business district have been blessed, and they're open and ready to go just like we are," said Rick Falkenstein, the owner of Hurricane Seafood Restaurant. The backstory He said the area has come a long way. Last Fall, Hurricane Helene flooded out buildings and left behind thick mounds of sand. Though Falkenstein's restaurant is named Hurricane Seafood, he said he was able to reopen shortly after the storms. "Back then, it was hard for me to talk about," he said. "I got choked up because I saw so many businesses and residents absolutely destroyed. They're homeless because of Helene and because of Milton." READ: Memorial Day marks first American Legion Post 273 ceremony since reopening after hurricanes Dig deeper The hurricanes also disturbed a beach renourishment project the shoreline was due for on its 10-year cycle. Pinellas County crews instead pivoted to a sand-sifting operation and laid down more than 19,200 cubic yards of sand. "Coming here, we weren't sure if things were going to be recovering but once we showed up, we were pretty surprised," said visitor Tyler Heaton. "The community seems to be doing great. People are at the beach, enjoying the food and everything that the area has to offer." The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
